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Germany: Renewable energy use increased over week-end
Energy from renewable sources in Germany provided most of the electricity over the weekend, as stated in a recent industry report. The majority of the nation’s coal-fired power plants were not in operation for the first time ever.
read more... 03/05/2017
How to Win and Retain More Customers as a Utility Business
Imagine yourself at a crowded event with dozens of people chatting around you. If you’re like most of us, you’ll probably find that you can easily ignore or tune out of those conversations. To you, they’re just background noise, right?
read more... 03/05/2017
EU provides €800 mln to connect energy infrastructure
The EU is offering €800 million (£674m) of funds for power, gas and smart grid infrastructure projects. The backing will aid to reinforce Europe’s internal energy market, increase the security of energy supply and provide clean, sustainable energy across the continent.
read more... 28/04/2017
Nuclear power investment of $80 bln per year required to meet climate change goals
The nuclear energy industry requires a yearly investment of $80 billion so as to meet climate change objectives, as stated by the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday.
read more... 28/04/2017
Polish Energa is reviving a project to build a 1 GW coal-fired power plant with big bank backing
Many Western banks are divesting from the coal industry, nevertheless, Polish Energa fossil fuel project is funded through banks and the European Investment Bank. The main scope for Poland is to protect 80,000 jobs in national coal mines. Public opinion in the West is against the use of polluting fossil fuels. Pressure is high, like in December 2015 when Paris Agreement on climate change was promoted by U.N., society pledges to quit coal.
read more... 27/04/2017